Science Benchmark S1 Review

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Analyze Results

• Make observations

• Research

• Do the Experiment

What is another name for hypothesis, or a guess about what will happen when you perform the experiment?

• Analyze

• Conclusion

• Prediction

• List

David is identifying minerals. What tool should David use to look at the minerals more closely?

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Hand Lens

• Stopwatch

Which is NOT a property you can use to identify a mineral?

• Luster

• Size

• Hardness

• Color

Theresa is identifying minerals and notices that her mineral feels smooth and leaves a powder on her fingers. Theresa is using which property to identify the mineral?

• Color

• Size

• Hardness

• Texture

True or False

A mineral is made up of one or more rocks.

• True

• False

True of False

The Mohs scale is used to compare the hardness of different minerals.

• True

• False

Which word would you use to describe a mineral's luster?

• Black

• Flaky

• Shiny

• Soft

True of False

Topaz is the hardest mineral.

• True

• False

Which of the following science tools would be useful in identifying a mineral? Hint: You should choose 3 correct answers.

• Hand Lens

• Mohs Scale

• Penny

• Thermometer

• Safety Goggles